The Black Shirts were Italian [[fascism|fascists]] during the period between [[World War I]] and [[World War II]]. They were led by [[Benito Mussolini]], and demanded that King [[Victor Emmanuel]] abdicate in his favor. Due to their efforts, Mussolini did eventually become the leader of Italy. They wore black shirts. | The Black Shirts were Italian [[fascism|fascists]] during the period between [[World War I]] and [[World War II]]. They were led by [[Benito Mussolini]], and demanded that King [[Victor Emmanuel]] abdicate in his favor. Due to their efforts, Mussolini did eventually become the leader of Italy. They wore black shirts. |